Jun 19, 2013

Tuukka Rask was there for the 2011 Stanley Cup run. He sat on the bench and watched as then team mate and still good friend Tim Thomas took the city of Boston and the rest of the NHL by storm. Few players have the personality of Thomas and his remarkable performance posting 16-9-4 record, .940 save percentage and 2.14 GAA with four shutouts during the Bruins’...

Jun 18, 2013

Few things could have better exemplified the personality of former and hopeful NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson than the past week. There was a dash of stupidity, a dash of misfortune and a huge amount of media attention. The decision to slap his attorney’s behind in the courtroom at his plea bargaining hearing last week was an ill-fated and foolish move that...

Jun 17, 2013

Kobe Bryant’s return to the court in season 2013-14 will be a big talking point but his career as a Laker would not have happened if a team picking before the Hornets had drafted him. The team that is often mentioned as the one closest to drafting Bryant in 1996 is New Jersey.  There might not be a Brooklyn Nets if New Jersey had taken Bryant instead of...

Jun 16, 2013

The Boston Celtics don’t want to rebuild but they are not a contender and can get value for their ageing stars before they retire.  The Celtics might also be in a position to acquire future assets by sending away their coach, something that doesn’t happen a lot in the NBA. Ray Allen leaving could have been the trigger for a rebuild in Boston but...

Jun 16, 2013

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans edged out ex-champion Dan Henderson to a split decision victory on the main event of UFC161 in Manitoba, Canada. This victory puts Evans in contention for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The bout started off with both fighters testing the waters and feeling each other out, with little...